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81. Steven is 79 years old and is driving on the main street of his hometown. He barely stopped for the yellow light and then took several extra seconds to respond to the traffic light once it turned green. Steven is exhibiting problems with ________ reaction time. a. temporal b. choice c. vestibular d. simple 82. ________ reaction time is the time from the start to the end of an action, while ______ reaction time is the ability to respond quickly to one of several different stimuli. a. Simple; choice b. Choice; simple c. Movement; choice d. Simple; movement 83. The elderly have a higher risk of falling due to which of the following? a. visual impairments and reduction in leg strength b. tendency to lose their balance more quickly c. neurological changes that cause dizziness d. all of these. 84. One’s physical stamina is affected by the health of which two body systems? a. cardiovascular and respiratory systems b. muscular and skeletal systems c. kinesthetic and vestibular systems d. respiratory and kinesthetic systems 85. Which of the following is FALSE regarding changes in organ systems as one ages? a. After age 50, the muscles that operate the lungs weaken and tissues in the chest wall stiffen, making the lungs less effective. b. Resting heart rate decreases significantly, while the maximum heart rate during exercise remains about the same. c. The muscles of the entire digestive system become weaker and less effective as we age, so it takes longer for food and waste to move through the body. d. Our stomachs produce less acid as we age, decreasing our ability to digest protein, fat, and carbohydrates. 86. Which of the following is FALSE regarding changes in organ systems as one ages? a. Changes in the small intestine make it more difficult to absorb some nutrients. b. The large intestine absorbs less water. c. The bladder’s holding capacity, ability to delay urination, and rate of emptying all decline with age. d. Older people’s sense of thirst declines, so they are at risk for dehydration. 87. A decline in _________ contributes to the loss of muscle mass that impairs strength. a. adrenaline b. thyroxin c. melatonin d. the human growth hormone 88. When older adults have increased weight, decreased physical activity, and dietary changes combined with the reduced efficiency of the pancreas, they are at greater risk of developing a. hypothyroidism. b. diabetes. c. andropause. d. an autoimmune disease. 89. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the changing hormone levels as one ages? a. Hyperthyroidism leads to a loss of energy, dry skin, and depression. b. A woman has experienced menopause if she has had 12 months without menstrual bleeding. c. The average age of menopause varies widely with the average age being 51 years. d. Symptoms associated with estrogen loss include hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. 90. Although the age of menopause varies widely, the average age of menopause is considered to be ____ years. a. 47 b. 51 c. 56 d. 62